Slick Charters
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Slick Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(14 reviews)
Map of Corpus Christi, TX, United States
13428 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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Based out of Corpus Christi, Slick Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. R. T. is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 5-hour trips, you can target species like Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your adventure begins on board a 19 Shoalwater Scout boat that can fit a maximum of 2 anglers. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Make sure to get your fishing license before the trip starts.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. Up for a family adventure? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Please message the Captain on FishingBooker for groups over 2, especially if you have small kids in your group. He will work with you, if possible.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Slick Charters.

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $450
    Tues through Thursday 450.00 for 2. Less people on the water = better fishing! Less pressure! Less stress. Lol Please message the Captain on FishingBooker for groups over 2, especially if you have small kids in your group. He will work with you, if possible.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $500
    Times will vary on departure, the goal is right at first light. Most days you should arrive back at launch 11:30-ish. Not going to leave the fish biting! Two people max unless you have two small ones. I do a lot of father son trips. Please message the Captain on FishingBooker for groups over 2, especially if you have small kids in your group. He will work with you, if possible.
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FAQs about Slick Charters

Slick Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Slick Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
Trips booked with Slick Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Slick Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
Slick Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Slick Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

R. T. Woolsey III
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
I love fishing first and foremost. Thanks to all of my family and family friends I have enjoyed the great outdoors with. I like smaller groups because it is more personal. I really enjoy helping people to learn how to fish. Capiche!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Shoalwater Scout (Bay boat) originally built in 2015, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Air Conditioning
GPS
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
I recommend that slots over 25" be released.
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Santos V.
Three Rivers, TX
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain R.T. Woosley

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 17, 2023
Captain R.T. really worked himself today trying to put us on fish. Conditions and Tide were not to our best advantage today...
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Aaron L.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with R. T.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 28, 2023
My 9 year Olds 1st time fishing saltwater.  The captain was able to get them on the fish all day.  He was very educated on...
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Brian C.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great father son fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 27, 2023
Had a great time with RT.  He was great at teaching anglers of all skill in how to fish the bay.
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Jorge N.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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26” Trout!! My personal best!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 12, 2023
We had an awesome time!! Capt Woolsey is a wealth of knowledge and is constantly attentive before and throughout the whole...
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Michael A.
Sapulpa, OK
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 20, 2023
Difficult fishing weather and regulations but we caught fish. Guid worked really hard and wS very fun to be with.
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